The Burmax Co. has appointed a new national sales manager. Jay Ohlrich will be responsible for new business development as well as growing the company’s existing relationships. He’ll be working closely with the Burmax regional sales managers and sales representative groups.

Bennie Lowery will retire from his role as senior vice president of Sally Beauty Holdings on Dec. 31, after 23 years of service to the company.

Lowery, who worked in the beauty industry for 40 years, is continuing as a consultant for the company.

"Few people have left a mark on our industry like Bennie has and even fewer have developed the lasting and genuine friendships that Bennie will continue to enjoy," says Gary Winterhalter, president and CEO of Sally Beauty Holdings.